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Of the various kinds of claims that religions make, only moral claims can play a role in moral reasoning.
Modus Tollens
A logical argument form where if the consequent is not true, then the antecedent cannot be true; often formatted as "If P, then Q. Not Q, therefore not P."
Deductive Reasoning
A rational procedure where an outcome is derived from the agreement of several statements, which are widely accepted as true.
Deductive Validity
A property of some logical arguments such that it is impossible for the premises to be true and for the conclusion(s) to be false.
Previous Beliefs
Pre-existing opinions or convictions held before being exposed to new information or experiences.
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